<p>I’m a high school senior, and planning to go to Howard University, mainly because of the scholarship they offered. I received the Capstone Scholarship which covers tuition, fees, and room.
Now, I’m not trying to be greedy, but I noticed that the requirement to be considered for board + book stipend (worth about 3.5k) was easily achievable for me this semester. You see, from 9th to 11th grade, I was a super-slacker, and that’s all the school saw in my transcript (GPA = 2.9UW and 3.3W) However, this semester I’m on track to get a 4.2, which, according to my calculations, would raise my GPA above the requirement (my SAT scores are already within range).
I applied Early Action, and considering that the “official” deadline isn’t until February 15th, and I will significantly raise my GPA, I was wondering if it would be proper to ask for them to reconsider.</p>
<p>I think it would be ok since you applied early action.</p>
<p>good luck!!!</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>It’s a good idea to ask, but the school has no requirement to reconsider, and with a 2.9 GPA there is a real chance they will not add more.</p>
<p>Definitely ask.</p>
<p>It would be better if when you ask, you have your latest cumulative GPA available for them to see.</p>
<p>Have you asked your high school to send a mid-year report with your new cum GPA? If not, you should do so.</p>